Bhuj is the gateway to Great Rann of Kutch. Most people head directly to Rann of Kutch with a short lunch stop over in Bhuj. We came in from Dholavira, 5000 year old Indus Valley Civilization site some time in…
Prag Mahal in Bhuj ~ A Photo Essay
Prag Mahal was built in the 19th century in Bhuj. The construction of this Italian Gothic style palace was commissioned in 1865 by Rao Pragmalji II the ruler of Jadeja Kutch clan at that time. It was finally completed during…
Land’s End ~ Koteshwar , Narayan Sarovar & Mata No Madh
During our road trip in Gujarat we drove until Land’s End the western tip of India that merges into Arabian Sea. We visited Koteshwar, Narayan Sarovar, Lakhpat Fort and Mata No Madh traveling about 350 kms during the day. Koteshwar:…
Layered to Perfection, Lacquer Art from India
I have earlier written about my tryst with art and craft with Gujarat but Lacquer Art was unplanned and unexpected. The artisan from Nirona village was off for his afternoon ablutions in a some local pond or street side well…
Royal Cenotaphs (Chhatris) of Bhuj, India
It was a hot sunny afternoon in Bhuj and after the visit to Aaina Mahal and Prag Mahal Palaces we were cooling off next to Hamirsar Lake munching on street food. The migratory birds were having a good time in…
Palace of Mirrors-Aaina Mahal, Bhuj, India
The 250 year old Palace of Mirrors or Aaina Mahal located in the corner of Hamirsar Lake in Bhuj is nearly in shambles after the devastating earthquake of 2001. A small part of it has been restored and opened to…
10 Must Do’s on a Trip to Kutch, India
The Land of the White Salt Desert and exquisite art and craft, Kutch is a quiet haven though often overshadowed by neighbouring Rajasthan. If you are looking for lots of colour, generous doses of history, exquisite carvings, intricate art, flaming…
5 Things to do during Mandvi Trip, Gujarat
Mandvi is a port city in the Western Part of India in the Kutch, Gujarat region. It is famous for its beaches and centuries old ship building yard. Once upon a time walled city, the ruins of the walls can…
Shaam e Sarhad – Eco Village Resort in Kutch, India
We wanted to experience Kutch with all its flavors and during some extensive web search I came across Shaam e Sarhad, a village resort on the border of Great Rann of Kutch. This resort was in Hodka Village, built, managed…
Fossil Park in Kutch, India
Some experiences leave us happy, some sad, some in awe and some are a lesson in humility. A chance visit to Kutch Fossil Park and meeting the man behind it not only left me humbled but in deep thought whether I…